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Authentic headhunting swords like this were popular in the mid- to late- 1800s . . . even up to the mid-1900s (in certain locations).
The primitive weapon collector I purchased it from said it had a sterling silver foundation with copper inlay and brass handle . .…
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- Item Number: O-9373
- Provenance/Origin: Replica. Southeast Asia. Circa early- to mid-1900s
- Composition: Sterling silver, copper and brass
- Dimensions: 8" long total. 6.25" blade
- Weight: 0.5 pound
- Price: $ 345.00 USD
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Genuine London Sterling Silver ferruled opener with a hand carved cylindrical shaped mother of pearl handle and mirror polished steel blade. WOW!
Cap and ferrule are fully hallmarked with the letter “d” denoting 1899. The lion passant, leopards head and maker’s mark (As& Hn) fully…
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- Item Number: O-6245
- Provenance/Origin: 1899. Makers Mark. London
- Composition: Sterling Silver, Mother of Pearl, steel
- Dimensions: 8.75" total x 3.5" blade
- Weight: 1 pound with box
- Price: $ 185.00 USD
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Detail: I have had this opener in my personal collection for a number of years. High quality Jadeite and brass that is lightly engraved with a floral motif. Silk box. Superb quality and in good condition. A great and lasting gift for someone special or…
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- Item Number: O-2224
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa late-1800's or early-1900s
- Composition: Jadeite and brass
- Dimensions: 9.5" long x .75" at widest near jade handle
- Weight: .5 pound
- Price: $ 95.00 USD
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Detail: A “transitional” knife – over 200 years old – from Java. Forged from a single piece of iron. Majapahit empire era. Sheath is much newer. Museum quality condition. For the Serious Collector.
This item has been sold.
- Item Number: W-7488
- Provenance/Origin: Java. From a private primitive weapons collector who claims that the knife is over 200 years old.
- Composition: Iron and wood
- Dimensions: 18” total length. Blade is 13.5” long.
- Weight: 1 lb
- Price: $750.00 USD
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Details: Named after a god who defends against evil and misfortune. This type of sword is used in exorcisms. It is very rare due to the size and the massiveness of the kris-type blade. Museum quality condition.
- Item Number: W-6293
- Provenance/Origin: Southern Philippines, possibly Mindanao. 75+ years of age.
- Composition: silver, brass, steel and wood
- Dimensions: 29” long. 17” blade
- Weight: 3.5 lbs
- Price: $475.00 USD
